[quote author=Idrismusty97 post=112834931] I wouldn't say they are relatable, well depends on you. Got three questions. One about E-naira and the other about the challenges of Cryptocurrency adoption in Nigeria. I pick the later, can't even remember the first it was even too long to read. Cryptocurrency felt easy to attempt for me since i am already into it. So like i said it depends on you.[/quote
Okay.... Thsts nice. Good luck bro.

Generaloluseye:

They are of different marks I mean the questions. Some are 3, 2 and 1

Not that the questions are hard, then how am I failing some. I sense something fishy with the marking guide.

oluwatobi0519:
I did mine early today n scored 51
But the cut off was 80
That test get as e be
Even if the qtn is 2+2 to be 4
Na still wrong answer

Asin eh... I don't know which answer the need again o.

Good day my people. Pls kindly share your experience and knowledge if you have written the essay before for the benefit of those of us that are about to write... It would be of great help. Thank you.

Khannyfrankie:
I just received an invite from Merristem for the essay. I don't even know what to read about.

Same here...

YoungDaNaval:
I make 10k daily

How do you do it Sir. I no get big EYE

Idrismusty97:
As no one was answering me i thought you all have all written the essay, seems there's still hope. We just have to keep waiting.

I guess so...

Idrismusty97:
Abeg who have heard from these people or have they change their mind?

I am also confused o.

Ned44:
Took the essay assessment today. All I can say is read wide. I want to make the information public so that everyone can benefit. Please do not DM me. Sending a DM will only help you, not others. I will try as much as I can to cover everything I learnt from the entire process. You'll be given 1hr 30 mins to answer one question out of three questions that will be provided. I'll advise that you don't take only what I have said as a base for your preparations. E go backfire o. Reason is, like we were told, everyone's questions are different. Your no 1, 2 and 3 will be different from that of the person next to you, and the next and the next. I think they have a myriad of questions and they allocate as they like.

Like they said, no pressure. They want to see how analytical you are, they'll check for grammatical errors and so on. The essay will not be hand-written. You'll be provided with a system to type your essay with. I want to believe that you can type.

You can also request for paper from them to put down your points and organize your essay before you start typing. If you are not given, ask. Personally, I think it was quite easy. Maybe because I am an economist and I understand a lot of economic jargon. You don't need to read a text book or every article you see online to be able to answer the questions. I am speaking for myself remember, because I have no idea as to what other people were asked to write on.

I believe that if you have read Economics, Finance or any Finance related courses and you know your Economics, you ordinarily should excel in such a test. I will not rule out the importance of keeping up with the latest trends. That will help you understand the question a whole lot, and keep your answer up to date.

Overall, the experience was great, I'm convinced I wrote tremendously well, but obviously, that will be up to Meristem to decide.

For the questions I was asked I can only remember 2. So, I will only give 2 and try to frame the questions to seem as similar as possible to what I saw there today.

THE QUESTIONS I WAS ASKED.
1. The first was about whether the CBN has been able to curb inflation in the past three years. (I attempted this one)

2. The second was about the challenges faced with the use of cryptocurrency.

The questions were lengthier than this, but this is as much as I can remember from them. I was more focused on the one I wanted to attempt and was developing points on it.

Wish you all the best.

Thank you very much Nedd, I really appreciate your kind gesture. God bless you.

Pls I would like to use this medium to beg those of us that have or will be having helpful information about the test to kindly share.
Thank you...

Actually there is a mix up somewhere. I was actually asking a question. Sorry I didn't add a question mark at the end. We are all in the same stage.

Pls can someone give a clearer picture of how the essay assessment stage will be...

Salientsinmi:
Received a success mail and brief about the next stage

I received a success email also. Thank God.

I want to specially wish goodluck to every that took the assessment including myself...

chimhigher:
Maybe it was from your phone. Mine hung too but I was able to do 2

Initially I was using my phone, but when it got to that aspect I had to switch to a PC.
So I didn't use my phone.

dipofranc:

same here, the brick game was puzzling, I didn’t solve more than 4 out of the 9 required

Wow! You even did something atleast. For me the interface was hanging all through. I was just watching the time count without being able to do anything.

Salientsinmi:
In 50 minutes you should be done with the test. The test is in, I think 6 stages. We have the aptitude, Microsoft excel, logic, and personality test in all of these stages.

For the excel part, you will have basic knowledge of excel to be able to answer it well. 20 questions for 10 mins.
For the aptitude, your quantitative skills must be apt to be able to attempt it well. Some parts are in a gamified mode.

In between, you will play brick game to test your problem-solving skills.

In the final aptitude test, you will have to answer 50 questions in 15minutes, I would advise you don't waste your time here. Answer what you know and move on. Of the 50 questions, you will have spatial reasoning, arithmetic, verbal reasoning, and logic. Answer as much as you can, I call it a speed test.

Overall, the assessment was fair. I wish every one of us the best.

P.S. Don't bother reading oo, your residual knowledge is enough as there is nothing to read for.

Thank you very much for this detailed information. I have also taken mine. I had problems with the brick game part, the damn thing was so slow, especially the number part.
Please... Who else experienced this?

Idrismusty97:
Please write yours and fill us in about the assessment, why are you waiting for others lol. Like you we are all clueless.

It's not like I am shying away from taking the assessment now, I am actually quite busy today. I will do mine later today when I am not so busy.

jerrisonjeff:

Try and take it.... Its not hard o jave started mine and paused at the fourth test .. there are 6test stage in this assessment.... I stopped at the 4th cause i am not using a system yet...

Thank you very much... Atleast you have enlightened us on the stages that's something.

I want to plead with those of you writing the assessment now. Please kindly fill us in about the assessment after you're done.
Thank you...

Wisemann101:
They have sent a mail for the assessment just now.

Yes... I just saw mine now

Salientsinmi:
It is quite unfortunate that this thread does not prove to be useful to new candidates in the recruitment process. How can a thread b created since 2020 and all you can see is, "I have received a mail for the assessment", "I have been invited for an essay", "I have done an online video interview", and many other information that is not helping anyone?

Never knew people could be this selfish that sharing vital information about the recruitment process to help other candidates and future candidates is so difficult. No one talked about the structure of the assessment, the interview, or mentioned anything about the essay topic, quite pathetic.
For those that got in 2020 and withheld information, I hope you are satisfied with yourself now. Secondary school behavior, I would call it.

Asin eh.... I am quite surprised as well. Why would people be selfish with things like this.

nicerod:
please i got a direct sales agent job thru an agent with a commercial bank pay is N60k i hope the agent havent shortchange me?

I am not sure... But since it's through an agent I think it's fair enough.

Obviously... They have rescheduled the test. Pls does anyone has an hint on how the test will be structured? Possibly, the materials to study for the assessment.

linsk:
... thought i was the only person, no test link yet! Was just thinking of contacting them about it

I just sent them a mail now.

dipofranc:
Hello good people, sequel to the receipt of the mail containing the pdf file itemizing the Meristem Starlet Program recruitment process, I got another mail yesterday to take the first assessment test on Monday between 10am to 11am. Did anyone else receive the same?
And what materials would someone who has done this before recommend for the preparation.

I am yet to receive the link to the assessment, did anyone received a link?

dipofranc:
Hello good people, sequel to the receipt of the mail containing the pdf file itemizing the Meristem Starlet Program recruitment process, I got another mail yesterday to take the first assessment test on Monday between 10am to 11am. Did anyone else receive the same?
And what materials would someone who has done this before recommend for the preparation.

I received the same mail also but I don't have any idea of the material(s) to prepare with

Precepts:
it's a gamified test. You have less than 5 seconds to answer some of the games. Just be alert and be sure of what the games requires you would be allowed to practice. Time is the main issue before you realize what's happening the question would have disappeared. Know your multiplication tables too. There's a section for 50 questions within 15 minutes just answer answer what you know and skip what you don't know try to answer as many as possible.

Thank you very much. I really appreciate the information.

For those people that have written the test before please kindly be of help to those of us that are yet to and give us a guide on what to expect at different stages of the recruitment process.
*You never know, who you might be helping today may turn out to reciprocate that favour in future.*

jerrisonjeff:

Same here...
Got a mail last night.
. But i dont understand it... No link for anything just a pdf file about the recruitment stages and about the company....

I received the same. Plssss do you have a guide for the questions to expect in the aptitude test.

So pls can anyone tell us that are yet to go for the in-person interview what to expect?

Lagbaja88:
this is 2021 not 2010 or 1999. You cannot just to embassy and think they will give you visa. The available options are student visa or work visa( for those with needed skills like IT, nursing etc). No one will give you visiting visa as they know you want to japa. Make una grow up

Lolz....... That's very correct.